Pensions Specialist

Are you interested in  to starting or developing your career in pensions  within a highly regarded, in-house pensions team? This is an opportunity to build your knowledge and gain hands-on experience supporting; large, complex UK pension schemes, Trustee governance and a broad range of pension related activities. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and external advisers in a challenging but collaborative environment where you can develop your technical and professional skills.

As a Pensions Specialist in the UK Pensions and Benefits Team, you will support the governance, management, and day-to-day operations of the firm's UK trust-based defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. You will work closely with Trustees, internal stakeholders, and external advisers, building your knowledge of pensions governance and developing practical experience across a broad range of activities and projects.

Job responsibilities

• Support Trustee Boards and sub-committees by coordinating meetings, preparing papers, attending meetings, drafting minutes, and tracking actions
• Coordinate projects, including; annual scheme audits, member communications, newsletters, and benefit statements
• Support engagement with external administrators, including service delivery, discretionary death benefit processes, and  complaints
• Support oversight of external advisers, including administrators, auditors, actuaries, lawyers, and investment consultants
• Provide ongoing support to the Pensions Manager and wider team across UK pension schemes and related projects
• Maintain documentation on Trustee and governance portals
• Keep governance materials up to date, including risk registers, business plans, and policies

Required  capabilities, and skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with a practical, problem-solving approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work effectively as part of a team
• Interest in developing a career and building knowledge in pensions, benefits and governance
• Interest and willingness to learn within a technical and regulated environment
• Strong focus on accuracy, risk and controls management

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Some knowledge or exposure to trust based pensions, employee benefits, financial services, governance, HR, or another regulated environment would be beneficial
• Experience supporting meetings, projects, or activities involving multiple stakeholders